Recorded: May 15-17, 2012.Beethoven: Symphonies 4 & 7 is Joshua Bells debut recording as Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Bell is a GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and this monumental release marks the first American and first person to hold the title of Music Director since Sir Neville Marriner formed the ensemble back in 1958. Bell is found both conducting and performing from the concertmaster chair. It is truly a display of virtuosity and has already garnered praise from The Washington Post